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Group engaged in yearlong effort to let the bank expire. DES MOINES — The Iowa chapter of Americans for Prosperity is thanking US Representatives David Young, Rob Blum and Steve King for taking a stand against the Export-Import Bank. The national organization engaged in a yearlong effort with grassroots events, phone calls, paid media and direct […]

Group plans to continue pressing for patient-centered reforms. DES MOINES — Americans for Prosperity-Iowa released the following statement on the heels of the Supreme Court’s holding in King v. Burwell: “Just like yesterday, Iowans have to face the chaos and uncertainty of government-run healthcare; and just like yesterday and the past five years, our volunteers are […]

Group’s director says the bill is short-sighted and hurts lower- income Iowans. DES MOINES — Americans for Prosperity-Iowa reacted with disappointment as the House voted to pass a gas tax increase. AFP-Iowa State Director Drew Klein had the following to say: “We’re disappointed that Iowa legislators used extreme tactics to shut down debate and circumvent the committee […]

Group says a long-term solution is needed to to make roads a priority. DES MOINES — Americans for Prosperity-Iowa announced today the launch of a major effort to stop a new gas tax hike in Iowa. The organization’s 45,000-strong grassroots force is engaging on this issue by contacting their lawmakers and encouraging them to avoid […]

DES MOINES — Americans for Prosperity is reiterating its opposition to federal incursion into municipal broadband services, ahead of President Obama’s trip to Cedar Falls to pitch the idea. The organization has been actively opposing efforts by federal agencies to get involved in providing municipal broadband services. AFP Iowa Director Drew Klein released the following statement: […]